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barb

UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈbɑː^rb/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/bɑrb/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(bärb)

barb
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arrow Collocations, thorn Collocations, spike Collocations, point Collocations, prickle, dart Collocations, quill, shaft Collocations, spur Collocations, thistle, bristle Collocations

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